Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Instructions

1. LOI Cover Sheet
Please complete the Foundation's LOI cover sheet (Word® Doc, 32.5Kb). If you need assistance obtaining this cover sheet, call (650) 736-0676.

Note: If you need assistance obtaining this cover sheet, call (650) 736-0676 or e-mail tamara.radcliffe@lpfch.org.

2. Three-Page Narrative
Please write a narrative that is no more than three 8 1/2" by 11" pages, single-spaced, non-reduced type. We ask that in developing your narrative you use the following format:

• Program Description: Briefly describe what you propose to do and how you propose to do it, including information about the timing, frequency, and duration of the proposed activities (e.g., will provide one three-hour parent education workshop per week over a 16-week period). Please include the need or opportunity being addressed; population and geographic area to be served; and list preliminary measurable goals and objectives.
  
• Project Budget: Please include the amount of funding requested; how the funds will be used (principle costs); and other sources of funding, both secured and potential. If you are requesting partial funding for a program, also provide the total program budget.
  
• Organization: Background and Qualifications. Please include your mission statement, primary services provided, geographic area and population served (if different than that served by the proposed program). Briefly explain why your organization is well suited to carry out the proposed program.

3. Board of Directors Information
In addition to the LOI cover sheet and three-page narrative, please include a list of your organization's Board of Directors, with their contact information.

4. Submit Your Letter of Inquiry (items 1-3 above)

• By e-mail: Send an e-mail to grants@lpfch.org with the completed LOI cover sheet, three-page narrative, and Board of Directors information attached. Please send these items as e-mail attachments, rather than in the body of an e-mail.
  
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• By postal mail: Send the completed LOI cover sheet, three-page narrative, and Board of Directors information to :

Community Grants Coordinator
Community Programs & Grants
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 340
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Please note that incomplete LOIs or those that do not follow the prescribed format may delay the review process and result in the LOI being held over to subsequent funding cycles.

The entire LOI packet should include:

• LOI Cover Sheet
• Three-Page Narrative
• Board of Directors Information

Should you have questions in regard to completing the LOI, please feel free to send an e-mail to grants@lpfch.org , or call (650) 736-0676.

Please see the timeline for the LOI due date and timeframe for Foundation decisions.